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The Galena Territory

Illinois · 1,500 residents · 11.011 sq mi
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The Galena Territory is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,065. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $270,700. With a median age of 65.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 51% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 65.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,500
+12%since 2019
from 1,334 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
136 / sq mi
+12%since 2019
from 121 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
65.5
−2%since 2019
from 66.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9031K1K2K2K201020202024The Galena Territory
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,065
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $88,333 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,513
+18%since 2019
from $52,921 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 60.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services17.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $297,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,667 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 97.5% in 2019
7.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−22%since 2019
from 3.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,391)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(43)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other0.6%(8)
Diversity Score11%(165)
Diversity Score
11
+324%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 98.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 25.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
−5%since 2019
from 38.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 74.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2019
from 55.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
Female
51.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
Foreign born
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Galena Territory, Illinois?

The Galena Territory, Illinois has about 1,500 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Galena Territory, Illinois?

The typical household in The Galena Territory, Illinois earns about $103,065 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Galena Territory, Illinois expensive?

In The Galena Territory, Illinois, the median home is worth about $270,700, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in The Galena Territory, Illinois?

About 57.3% of adults age 25 and over in The Galena Territory, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Galena Territory, Illinois?

About 2.2% of people in The Galena Territory, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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